Silent47Assassin
Forerunner
You could probably try swapping the other side panel over to this side with the cardboard, then placing the cabinet horizontally on its right side to make it prettier if you have the space.
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The only logical explanation based on physics for justifying above scenario I can come up with is temperature difference/changes over a long range over a long duration. So for example, a glass panel cabinet with a gpu & processor inside generating temps of 60-70C air over the inside edge of glass panel while the room has air conditioner with avg temps of air over the outside edge of glass panel at 20-25C & this happen often for long durations over a course of years.
Foxhound
Apprentice
Just a suggestion - did try contacting some etailers if they can help with a side panel replacement Or any compatible side panel that can fit ?
The other option I can suggest is get 4x cheap magnets and glue them on the corners . Then get a perforated sheet panel and use the magnets to hold it . If cutting/bending metal sheet is outside of your scope , you can get these engineered wood panels and glue any metal piece on corners to align with magnets . If you get creative you can think of new 120/140mm fan mount for your gpu
The other option I can suggest is get 4x cheap magnets and glue them on the corners . Then get a perforated sheet panel and use the magnets to hold it . If cutting/bending metal sheet is outside of your scope , you can get these engineered wood panels and glue any metal piece on corners to align with magnets . If you get creative you can think of new 120/140mm fan mount for your gpu
bssunilreddy
Luminary
Same happened to my Ant esports cabinet side panel. I removed the side panel and placed it on the floor while it shattered and again for Cougar cabinet side panel while removing it from its ledge it shattered in my hands but fortunately it didn't cut me somehow. Both times both brands replaced the side panels for 1.5k + 500 for shipping each time.
Now I have a mesh panel with my Galaxy Rev.3 but I searched for glass side panel for it could not find.
Now am waiting for Deepcool CH260 matx to be released on 15th April which has a glass side panel but it's small right. But will be careful this time around. The distributor Acro is saying it will be below 5k only. So told them to ping me when it lands in India.
nemo_online
Forerunner
My good friend microsoft copilot told me this -
Tempered glass panels on PC cabinets can shatter spontaneously due to several reasons:
- Nickel Sulfide Inclusions: Tiny impurities like nickel sulfide can form during the manufacturing process. Over time, these inclusions expand and create internal stress, eventually causing the glass to break.
- Edge Damage: Even minor damage to the edges of the glass during installation or handling can weaken its structure. Over time, this damage can lead to spontaneous breakage.
- Thermal Stress: Tempered glass expands and contracts with temperature changes. If the frame doesn't allow enough space for this movement, the stress can cause the glass to shatter.
- Defective Glass: Pre-existing cracks or scratches in the glass can reduce its strength, making it more prone to breaking.
- Impact on Edges: While tempered glass is strong on its flat surfaces, its edges are more vulnerable. A small impact on the edge can lead to a sudden shattering.
Thanks for the idea but it is not happening due to multiple reasons. Anyway, I had called a few local glass shops to see if they could make a replacement panel. Can't do that it seems so I have also given up on the idea. too much of a hassle for me right now so have made peace with this cardboard. Will look for a new cabinet in few months time.
Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and ideas. I am sure this thread and its suggestions by you guys will be beneficial to some more hardworking folks than me in the near future.
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bssunilreddy
Luminary
Do you want a matx cabinet? I might be selling my 2023 bought Galax Rev3 cabinet this month or next month depending upon the arrival of Deepcool CH260. My cabinet is pure white with mesh side panels both sides. All sides there are just filters. All four sides and inside the mesh sides on both sides. Can handle any matx mobo and ATX psu. Will handle upto 360mm AIO on the top. Just check the specs from here: https://www.galax.com/en/revolution-03.html
Bought it for 6.5k from Shwetha Computers, CTC, Secunderabad in February 2023. Will give it for 5k but you arrange the pickup or we shall share the pickup cost. Okay. If you are interested then PM me.
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nemo_online
Forerunner
Thanks for the offer but I have an AM4 ATX build. I intend to continue with that for the next couple of years at least while just changing the processor. How is your new build doing? the AM5 build working all good?
YeAhx
Galvanizer
I see you went with the classic flap design with white&brown aesthetics and masterfully placed cello tapes.And the sexiest gaming PC build award goes to...
bssunilreddy
Luminary
Yes all good.
My CPU, mobo and RAM has arrived. While my wireless KB & Mouse combo will arrive tomorrow.
SSD has yet to be pickedup from the TE member I bought from. It might reach me by 10th I think.
My 3d printed shroud for fitting 120mm fan on top of wraith stealth cooler has been picked up today from Hyderabad might reach me by 8th.
Then I still have the cabinet & PSU to change and buy new ones. These might be changed this month end or next month 1st week. Also 3 120mm ARGB kit for the case.
Still looking for RTX4060Ti or RTX3080Ti used GPUs from either here or from Facebook groups.
I am not going to change the monitor now might change next year or if any good monitor drops it's price to 22k or so.
Now am I forgetting any more parts?
Remind my if I am forgetting?
Update: I forgot the webcam. I already PMed a TE member regarding a 2k webcam but he isn't responding since 3 days. He posted his sale thread and went offline since then. I even messaged him via his WhatsApp number but no response yet.
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Tracer_Bullet
Herald
Tempered glass shatters if it hits a stronger surface. Ceramic tiles for example.
I always remove it from case over my bed, and keep it on bed.
Would definitely prefer transparent plastic over this, tempered glass panels are heavy !
Dumb design, form over function.
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I always remove it from case over my bed, and keep it on bed.
Would definitely prefer transparent plastic over this, tempered glass panels are heavy !
Dumb design, form over function.
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nemo_online
Forerunner
Update: For those who might be planning to buy PC cases from Antec in the future, here is what you need to know. The customer care of Antec replied. PC cabinets have 2 yrs warranty on them which does not include broken tempered glass as it is counted as physical damage. (I wonder what would mostly go wrong in an empty pc case, if not some physical damage). In any case, they do however provide replacement panels at an additional cost.
tapankunu
Discoverer
You may go to a glass shop with the side panel and ask them to cut & paste a glass of the same size pasted on it before. Trust me you ll not get any bursts after it as the companies provides very thin fragile glasses with the cabinet.
nemo_online
Forerunner
YeAhx
Galvanizer
Dude why does it look BETTER than it was before lol. Pretty good job there.
Also the way you clicked the picture makes it look like its photoshopped (not that it is).
nRiTeCh
Oracle
nemo_online
Forerunner
You're right! it is 'photoroom'ed. I changed the background in photoroom.
Did I do it better? Nice. patting my back.
Spent a pretty penny for the acrylic panel but I am not crying. Everything happened online and I didn't need to step out of my house. It's a 3mm thickness acrylic panel cut exactly to the given dimensions by deepcool with the holes also drilled in. This means I just had to unpack and use the thumbscrews to secure the panel in place and I was done.Locally done here in Bengaluru. I got it via Justdial (Legendary scammy site but if you're careful can be fine for very select stuff). In hindsight, I just got lucky I guess. Guy from there called me. And then took the conversation on to Whatsapp from there.
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YeAhx
Galvanizer
I have been betrayed.
I'm glad you managed to save the cabinet.
That company still alive? lol
I remember calling them once for something which made them hang onto me for months.
nRiTeCh
Oracle
Interesting! I would like to know more as to what you searched for and if that guy was a computer part dealer or en end user etc.
nemo_online
Forerunner
Slightly long answer. I am in a chatty mood
You can filter out the unnecessary parts.So, due to a small business that I am trying to run now, I knew that Acrylic sheets are used and available in laser cutting shops. Therefore, initially I searched for 'laser cutting services' in Google. Having interacted with these particular laser cutting services in the past (the ones that google shows), I quickly realized that until and unless I physically went to these stores, nobody would cut such a small sheet for me. Very small businesses in certain niches in India have this funny thing about them - they don't take 'small tasks'. "We don't do '500-1000 rupees jobs" seems to be their motto. Anyway, even if someone did, didn't make sense to travel around in an auto in this heat from shop to shop and hope that someone would take up my work. Hence, gave up on this option.
Therefore, the next step was to figure out how to make someone come to me instead of me going to them. According to past experience, know that Justdial gives you a fair chance to achieve this, like a 50-50 chance. So, put my number out on Just dial for 'laser cutting services' and waited for someone to call me. One company did who as expected didn't take up the job after hearing what I needed but then very nicely forwarded me another person's details. Contacted the aforementioned person and shared the dimensions via WhatsApp. Luckily this guy got it and finally, got it delivered to my doorstep by evening. The panel was cut perfectly and the holes for the thumbscrews were also perfect. 10/10 for the work but I won't use or recommend the service again because it was unduly expensive.
Now the con here is that I paid a lot more than what it should ideally cost but then it's also true that the whatever I paid pales in comparison to the cost of buying a new cabinet of my liking which would have easily cost me around 7.5K and above. To answer your question, no, the guy who made this was not a computer part dealer or an end user of computers but just someone with a big laser cutting machine who cuts acrylic, wood, marble and other material as a business. I just got lucky I guess but yes, if anyone is very particular about not paying extra, then shop hopping is the way to go for them. I knew that this time I was not keen on that so this is what worked best for me.
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YeAhx
Galvanizer
I would this would be the case. These people don't take small tasks because it's not worth it in their opinion and it most probably isn't especially if they got bigger work lined up. At least now you won't have to worry about it breaking again since acrylic panels don't shatter like glass panels.
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